Customer Service Specialist at Ornua Co-operative Limited

Town of Lincoln, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Order Entry, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Data Entry, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Adaptability, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Sales Support, CRM Software, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Background Ornua is a dairy co-operative which sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Founded in 1961, the Ornua Co-operative has become Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualized sales of over $4.3 billion and a global team of 2,900 employees. Ornua operates from 10 global business units, including 13 production facilities located worldwide. The Ornua family is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Foods is responsible for the marketing and sales of Ornua’s consumer brands including Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrims Choice, Forto and BEO. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of ingredients to food manufacturing and foodservice customers around the world. Ornua Ingredients North America is the largest of the four global Ornua Ingredients organizations worldwide, with USA-based processing and innovation that services customers across the western hemisphere. Ornua’s Values At Ornua, our Values lie at the core of everything that we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values, and their underlying behaviors, encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care and Achieve Great Things Together. Ornua’s Growth At Ornua, our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious ‘Path to Prosper’ strategy. We have delivered significant growth in our core business, and we have ambitious plans for continued growth over the next five years. Job Summary: The Customer Service Specialist provides a service to our customers through transactional and operational excellence to ensure customer’s expectations are met or exceeded. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision performing a variety of customer service tasks. This role requires good follow through on order details as well as strong communication, organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills. This role requires a person with a positive attitude that is responsive to customers while working collectively with Sales Managers and numerous internal departments. Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm, overtime as necessary Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for the review and entry of assigned customer orders ensuring all information is complete including delivery date, pricing, shipping method, and payment terms and verifies that all associated paperwork has been collected Acknowledge orders via email within 24 hours of receipt of PO# when applicable Notify customer of any known order delays and provide updates Acts as the point of contact for customer questions including product availability, pricing, product returns, shipment status Open/Log customer complaints in Salesforce and drive updates for timely resolution Provides the customer with all required shipping documents including Certificate of Analysis and all other system generated documentation Completes regular system integrity reviews to ensure accuracy for all customer account information Maintain customer contact list Interacts with various departments such as Supply Chain Planning, Quality Assurance, Distribution, Sales, Logistics, Warehouse, etc., to ensure customer and company requirements are met Ability to effectively act as liaison between sales and production Attend meetings and complete safety trainings as required Actively contributes to the evaluation and continuous improvement of customer services, policies, and procedures Consistently demonstrate professional, positive, and approachable attitude, demeanor and discretion Any / all other duties as required Consistently demonstrate Ornua values Required Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of order entry methods and techniques. Proven data entry skills. Good computer skills including current version of Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Team), CRM and Dynamics SL Experience involving customer contact and resolution of customer difficulties is essential. Excellent communications skills and attention to detail in order processing and customer communication. The position requires strong problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment The ability to make commitments and be willing to be held accountable against them, organizing workloads to meet deadlines Exhibit adaptability to accept or bring about change when needed The ability to excel in a team environment and advance overall team objectives Formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others The ability to ensure customer satisfaction by delivering excellence in service Ability to work required hours with extended hours if necessary Travel to other sites on occasion Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent Post secondary education beyond high school preferred 1+ years of Sales or Customer Service experience Prior experience in manufacturing a plus Ornua Ingredients North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Responsibilities

The Customer Service Specialist provides service to customers through transactional and operational excellence, ensuring customer expectations are met. This role involves managing customer orders, addressing inquiries, and collaborating with internal departments to resolve issues.